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Bust Your Butte

Development Route / Bend, Oregon / Published: Jul 2018 / Directions
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Cyclist on red cinder road near China Hat.
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Route:
Lollipop | 50 mi
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Gain:
2,400 ft
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Surface:
~ 85% gravel, 15% single track
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Technical Difficulty:
Moderate
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Navigation:
Attention Required
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Locale:
Urban Backcountry
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Tire Suggestion:
45 mm
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Options:
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This route is from the 2018 gravel race course in and around the China Hat / Horse Butte area of the same name. We made some minor modifications to the original route, adding in a bit of single track. JenK, who did the race in 2018 describes the route as “Some great, smooth gravel … some not so great red cinder gravel … some thick pumice sand … and some washboard. That’s what you get on a gravel ride! Epic views.”

Caution, this is a Development Route. It has not been fully vetted or ridden by the Dirty Freehub Team. Go prepared and expect a bit more adventure. Any feedback you have would be much appreciated. You can leave it below in the comments block.

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Map
Brown = gravel / dirt road
Blue = single track
Red = paved road
Purple = paved bike path
GPX Download   Version 0.1

Credits & Acknowledgements

This route is from the 2018 gravel race course in and around the China Hat / Horse Butte area of the same name.

Ride Details

When We Like to Ride This

Early spring / late fall when the washboard is less.

Terrain & Riding

Some great, smooth gravel … some not so great red cinder gravel … some thick pumice sand … and some washboard.

The Start

Lat / Long: 43.974145, -121.229791

Horse Butte trailhead parking area.

Food & Water

  • None
Notes & Options
Comments

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